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- Creating Effective Rules To Instill Positive Discipline In Children - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Tim RosanelliEnforcing rules on children is necessary for effective parenting. Rules promote safety and structure to a child’s life that create order and set them up for success at home and school. Situations usually arise when parent’s attempt to enforce these rules and a child resists. This leads to ...
Views: 1417 - Mothering - 3 Tips For Keeping It Fun! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldMothering is a full-time and demanding occupation no matter what else fills your life. While most of us start out totally in love with our kids, the day comes for many of us when we are just plain tired of being on call 24/7. Some days the responsibilities can seem overwhelming. When that ...
Views: 938 - Raising A Resilient, Bounce Back Kid - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Judy WrightHow does your child handle disappointment? What happens if they don’t win the game, election or friend? Do they want to quit the team when they’re not picked to play? Have a Plan B Resilience helps people deal with disappointments, stress, even trauma. Resilient people see an obstacle as a ...
Views: 929(3 votes) - Adoption, 21st Century Style: The Art Of Finding And Bringing Home The Child Who’s Right For You - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellAdoption has changed. The process that once seemed cold, secretive, and formal has been transformed. Sure, adoptive parents must still deal with waiting lists, reams of legal paperwork, visits from social workers. But the heartening truth is the entire process has become faster, less costly, ...
Views: 901 - Do Grades Matter That Much? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Judy WrightParents and the home environment are the most important parts of the equation of a well rounded education. It is in the home that the love of learning for learning’s sake takes place. Babies are born eager to learn, create, touch, explore and investigate their world. We want to offer an ...
Views: 1348(3 votes) - A Parenting Tip - Enjoying Your Baby's First Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldHaving a new baby in the home at the holidays is always exciting. Here's a parenting tip that will help you and your baby truly enjoy this special time of year. * See everything through the eyes of a child. Honestly, that's the secret to the holiday season. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of ...
Views: 797 - Are You Thinking About Trying To Get Sole Custody Of Your Children? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Julie ClarkIf you are undergoing an angry divorce or ending of another relationship involving children, you may consider filing for sole custody so that you don't have to share parenting with your ex. Before making the decision to pursue full custody, you need to consider the financial and emotional ...
Views: 3829 - Simple And Effective Ways To Deal With A Picky Eater - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sarah TaylorsIt is every mother's desire to see their children grow up healthy. Baby from birth to 4 months are fed either with breast milk or infant formula approved by the doctor. From 4 to 6 months onwards, solid food is gradually introduced as your baby's nutritional needs increases. Up to the stage when ...
Views: 775 - Cereal Mom - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon DavisI recently heard a woman say that being called a "work at home mom" was professionally demeaning. Being one myself, my initial reaction was to agree with her. "That's right, I'm a professional, I'm not just a bored housewife dabbling with a hobby here," I said to myself. Upon reflection ...
Views: 1264 - I Love You, You Love Me, We're A Happy Family - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from Ronit BarasAll you need is love – The Beatles When my nephew became a father, I told him that I think we bring our children to life to learn to love ourselves. The birth of our first child is always the greatest opportunity to live our life again – a second childhood, only this time we’re taller, more ...
Views: 4402 - Parenting Adolescents When You Have Changed The Rules - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Margaret PaulMarilee had grown up with very strict authoritarian parents, and decided that when she had children she would not be controlling with them the way her parents had been with her. Unfortunately, the only thing she knew to do was to be a permissive parent, which meant that instead of controlling ...
Views: 3099(2 votes) - Sibling Combat: Let's Call A Truce! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Karen DeBoltSummer time is traditionally a time of backyard barbeques, swimming at the public pool, eating watermelon and . . . beating up your pesty little brother. Okay Okay, not exactly your idea of an ideal summer pastime? Mine either! Yet, unstructured summer play times and family ...
Views: 1637 - A Parenting Tip - Teaching Thankfulness - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldFor those of us parenting in the United States, this is the time of year we celebrate Thanksgiving. As a mother, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives me the opportunity to purposely teach about gratitude. I'll give you an honest parenting tip here; developing an attitude ...
Views: 1167 - On Trusting Your Adolescent - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jean WalbridgeLet's say for purposes of this discussion that ‘trust' is believing that somebody or something will meet your expectations. Reasonable trust is then based on realistic expectations. ‘Blind trust' is a belief that somebody or something will meet your expectations, in the absence of any evidence ...
Views: 1225 - Is It Really Possible To Choose The Gender Of Your Un-Conceived Child? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Horatiu TerpreIn today’s society, many people want to have the option of choosing the gender of their yet to be conceived child, while others want to know the gender of the child once they’ve become pregnant. And in our fast paced world, many professionals prefer to have children later in life and would like ...
Views: 1006 - Guide Your Child Towards Success - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Denny StreckerThis is an excerpt from Professor Paul Pilzer, author of "Unlimited Wealth" and "Other People's Money"...One of the questions I am frequently asked by parents, particularly parents who have succeeded themselves but didn't have the opportunity to go to college, is what subject their son or ...
Views: 1553 - A Parents' Guide to Social Networks - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Marcos BoyingtonSo your child or teenager wants to get on MySpace, Facebook, or YUNiTi – what do you do? This guide was written to inform parents about the dangers and benefits of social networking sites. 2 The Benefits and Positives 2.1 Reading and writing is a good thing! Unlike the TV or sites ...
Views: 617 - How Color Works - Kids Should Discover Two Fun Facts - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettKid, you love coloring pages and color. You and millions of other kids have free coloring pages, coloring books, and printable coloring pages. You spend 30 minutes every day with coloring and drawing activities. Here are two fun color history facts most kids don’t know. So I’ll ...
Views: 4632 - How Crayons Work - Four Fun Facts For Creative Kids - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettKid coloring page crayons have a history. Here are four free color crayon history facts most kids don't know. 1) Kids crayons 2) History and Inventors of crayons 3) How crayons are made 4) Types and Uses of Crayons Add these to your coloring know how braggin' rights, kid. 1. ...
Views: 6968(1 vote) - Parenting, Who Is More Important, Mom Or Dad? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Carolyn ZellanderParenting -Who is more Important, Mom or Dad? U. S. Divorce statistics from the U.S. Census bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics and Americans for divorce reform report Fatherless homes account for: • 63% of youth suicides • 90% of homelessness/run away • 85% of children with ...
Views: 4052 - Fun Way To Practice Motor Skills With Manipulative Maze Toys - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Marina NeimanWhen you are looking for a gift for a small child, remember that not only should your gift be fun, it should also be educational. Remember that it is never too early to start a child on the road to success and that there is more to education than just math and reading. Teaching your child fine ...
Views: 2031 - Parenting: Emotional Incest - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Margaret PaulJacob, a participant in one of my telephone support groups, was exploring the fact that he generally didn't like to be touched. He was sharing with the group a situation that used to happen with his mother. "She used to sit me on the couch with her and grab my arms and look intently into my ...
Views: 4159 - A Parenting Tip - Dealing With Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Colleen Langenfeld"I hate you!" screams the five year old to his mother. If you've been a parent for longer than say, five minutes, you've probably heard those same words directed at you from your sweet child. How did you react? In kind? With shock? Or did you ignore the whole thing and hope it wouldn't happen ...
Views: 795 - A Parenting Tip - Holiday Manners That Will Help Your Kids Sparkle - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldIf you are like most moms and dads, you could use a parenting tip on how to improve the holiday manners of your children. Manners are important in any season, of course, but teaching our children to put their best foot forward during this activity-rich time of year would certainly lower most ...
Views: 901 - Teach Your Child Responsibility - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Denny StreckerResponsibility! As smart “KidSkills” parents, we want our children to grow up to be responsible for themselves. This includes taking responsibility for their actions, commitments, outcomes, and decisions. When your child was born, you assumed full responsibility for her. Over the ...
Views: 1398 - The Secret To Parenting A Child Through The Terrible Twos - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Dean CaporellaAre the terrible twos myth or reality? It's a great topic to debate at a gathering an it's one which has plenty of support either way from those who have had the pleasure of parenting a child. Some say they are as real as the sun rising in the east yet others never experienced the tantrums from ...
Views: 822 - Make Your Child Feel Special With Unique Handmade Wooden Toys and Gifts! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Marina NeimanParents often complain about the amount of money spent on toys for their children because the toys are nothing more than cheap plastic that quickly falls apart. Worse than just the lack of quality, many toys present safety and health hazards for the children. Fortunately, both problems can be ...
Views: 941 - A Parenting Tip - Do You Crave Time Off? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldParenting can be funny, exciting, boring, thrilling, challenging, confusing, satisfying, uplifting, maddening, frustrating, unreasonable, exhausting, silly, and more. Because of that fact, sometimes, as a parent, you just need a break. This parenting tip is not to be taken lightly. Parenting ...
Views: 901 - Evaluating A Company's Family Friendly Claims - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Lori LongMany companies have found that having a family friendly work environment is good PR. That is, a company can garner great public attention with policies and programs supporting working parents. Whether the company makes a national list such as Working Mother Magazine’s top employers, or a ...
Views: 619 - Parenting Teenagers - Playing The Freedom Game And Winning - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldDo you have a teenager who is begging for more freedom? Are you uncertain how much freedom is too much during the teen years? Parenting teenagers requires a parent to walk a fine line between boundaries and letting go. Out of four children, I am currently parenting my third teenager and I'd like ...
Views: 875 - Wonderful Wheat Germ - An Ideal Ingredient For Your Baby's Food! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Christine AlburyWould you believe me if I told you that there was a secret ingredient that you could add to your baby's food that would provide a massive nutritional boost? An incredibly healthy ingredient with such a subtle flavour that your baby wouldn't even notice it? It sounds too good to be true, doesn't ...
Views: 2470 - A Parenting Tip For Dealing With Those Pesky Brothers And Sisters - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldIf you have more than one child in your family, you are intimately acquainted with sibling rivalry and probably can use an extra parenting tip or two in that area. After more than 26 years of parenting and four terrific kids, here are my top five tips for dealing with those pesky brothers and ...
Views: 1431 - Educational Baby Toys Which Are Safe And Fun To Play With. - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Marina NeimanWhen it comes to your baby, toys should be of the highest quality and combine education with fun! Finding good infant toys can be a little problematic, though, when you consider the fact that not only should they be enjoyable and educational, they should also be safe. Whether you are buying a ...
Views: 730 - Thumbsucking, Hair-Twirling And Other Comfort Habits - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldDo you have a thumbsucking child? A hair-twirler? Or has your sweet little one picked up a different comfort habit altogether? Are you fine with this? Or is it driving you crazy? More importantly, should you ignore their habit or should you take action? All four of my children sucked their ...
Views: 2868 - Get Fit With A Baby Jogging Stroller - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Joe PetersonIan and Jen Stoddart are the parents of Holden. Exercising is important to them. Jen is a jogger and when Holden was born it was important to her that she was able to continue jogging. To do this she needed to purchase a jogging stroller that she could use when jogging or walking Holden. She ...
Views: 2407 - A Parenting Tip For Halloween; How Old Is Too Old? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldEvery year the same phenomenon occurs at my front door. Late on Halloween night, usually long after the trail of adorable preschoolers and costumed elementary-age children have come and gone, a group of teens or pre-teens knocks on my door and loudly regales me with "trick-or-treat". Sometimes ...
Views: 819 - Meltdowns: Don't Fix Them Or Stop Them! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Tulum DotheeI can’t even begin to tell you how many approaches to temper tantrums I’ve tried in the last 35 years. Some of them are down right embarrassing, so I’m hoping to help you avoid some of the many mistakes I’ve made. Here are my latest thoughts. Between 2 and 4 years children NEED to separate from ...
Views: 1166 - Parents: Letting Go Of Guilt - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Margaret PaulHow are your children doing? If they are doing well, then I'm sure you feel good about your parenting. If they are not doing well, what are you telling yourself about your parenting? "I should have been there for them more." "I should have been harder/easier on them." "I should have been a ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - Principles Of Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Wendy GarridoAttention Every child needs consistent, individualized attention from their primary caregivers. Focused time and attention show a child that s/he is important and valuable, an important fator in building high self-esteem. In Practice: Make a connection. This means make eye contact, experience ...
Views: 1667 - Connective Coommunications- Family Meetings - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Wendy GarridoIn the course of a week, parents often find themselves in the role of referee, judge, coach and therapist as they try to resolve sibling disputes, assign household chores, make sure homework is finished, and comfort a troubled child. As conscious parents we want to empower our kids by teaching ...
Views: 1297 - Keeping On Track - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Wendy GarridoTrue Story: Tomas sat next to his best friend, Sam, at a shared desk, working on their second-grade schoolwork. The teacher told the class that as soon as they finished they could take out their puzzles and start playing. Tomas finished his work quickly, as he always did, and took out his ...
Views: 1248 - Keeping Your Children Safe At Home And Away From Online Predators - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Leon EdwardThere are lots of people who find that their children are safe once they are home, however, you will find that they aren't. Today, there are new ways for the harm to get into your home and the personal computer is just one of the ways. You will find that there are people who will try to get ...
Views: 833 - Sow, Save, Spend - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Nicole CalhounTeaching your children about money is right up there with “honor thy mother and thy father,” in my opinion. Why? Because so much of their lives will revolve around the decisions they make about it when they become adults. Have you ever heard that “hindsight is 20/20”? Well, it certainly was in ...
Views: 1197 - The Homemade Ice Cream Cake - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Beth and Lee McCain"Are you sure you don't want me to pick up a cake at the ice cream store?" I ask my twenty-five-year-old son on the phone. He whines like a three year old. "You try to talk me out of it every year, Mom. I want you to make me an ice cream cake for my birthday. I want a mint chocolate chip ice ...
Views: 1219 - A Parenting Tip - Create A Sane Holiday Season Now - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldCould you benefit from a useful parenting tip with practical applications? Most parents can. As a mother and a business owner who has worked with hundreds of moms over the past few years, I often hear the same thing. "This year, it will be different," these overwhelmed moms sigh as the holiday ...
Views: 845 - Halloween Safety Tips: How To Trick-or-Treat Safely With Your Children - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Tim RosanelliChildren love trick-or-treating for Halloween. They get a chance to dress up as their favorite characters or scary monsters. Halloween is great fun but it also has its host of safety hazards, lurk in the shadows. Keep your ghouls and goblins safe during trick-or-treating by observing the ...
Views: 946 - Kids, Courts and Custody Battles - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from infoyogis technologiesHi I'm Father Dave. I'm a tough guy. I've boxed professionally. I've kicked and wrestled with the best of them. Yes, it's me In fact I've been punched, kicked, choked, cut, bitten, had my joints 'popped' and, on one occasion, even had my bones snapped in fights and, for the most part, ...
Views: 1140 - What Is Your Parenting Style? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoIt’s no surprise that we inherit our parenting ideas and abilities from our own parents and caregivers. Even if you have decided to do “the opposite” of what your parents did, it still originates from what they did or did not do. Because our parenting styles are so ingrained in us, we rarely ...
Views: 1342 - First-Time Mother's Guide To Preparing For Your Baby - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Janice WeeAre you going to be a first time mom? Giving birth to your first child might seem a little intimidating at first, but some advanced preparations would make it a lot easier. Go for pre-natal classes. They would help a lot. Breathing exercises during labor would help you manage the pain and stop ...
Views: 2369 - Talking To Your Kids About Sex - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Amy JohnsonWhen parents think about talking to their children and teens about sexuality, common questions arise. At what age do I begin talking about sex with my child? Won’t I damage their innocence if I tell them these “grown-up” things? What do I do about media? If I talk about ...
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